Council approves $183,390 for Oak Ridge Park playground replacement

Apr 27, 2026

Balch Springs’ City Council approved up to $183,390 to replace playground equipment at Oak Ridge Park, with staff saying the package offers age-range play elements and some ADA-accessible components though not a fully accessible playground. Council asked staff to consider placement and protective barriers.

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Mayor Pro Tem Garcia moved and the council approved funding for a new playground at Oak Ridge Park, authorizing Craftsman's Commercial Playgrounds to supply equipment "not to exceed $183,390." The motion drew questions about whether the existing equipment would be repurposed and where the new set would sit relative to a nearby parking lot.

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